Mastitis at Post Op 9 Days 745cc Silicone High Profile?

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i am post op 9 days now and after my surgery they had me on a soft tissue antibiotic for 5 days , now i have ended up with a mild case of mastitis in my left breast i went to my er because my surgen is 5 hours away and thats the diagnosis they gave me and they also again put me on the same antibiotic . my question is what can i do to get rid of it and how long before i am in the clear for infection in other words what is the healing time . and will this infection cause damage to the implant .

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

It is normal to have some pain in the breast after breast augmentation. I would get another opinion about the diagnosis of mastitis. I would suggest you invest five hours and visit your plastic surgeon.

Michele Koo, MD, FACS · Answer

Mastitits is an inflammation or infection of the actual breast tissue. It can occur when the breasts are engorged from breast feeding or after any breast surgery that causes swelling, irritation of the breast tissue, or decreased lymph (normal fluid in bloodststream) return. The most important thing is to rule out an infection of the breast implant. You need to see your plastic surgeon to make that determination.

	IF it is NOT an infection of the breast implant, mastitis after a breast augmentation can occur especially if the implant is very large for the skin envelope and there is a significant amount of pressure on the breast tissue. A good supportive bra continuously until resolution of the mastitis, a week or so of antibiotics, and perhaps even warm compresses will take care of the inflammation. 

	This is for general educational information only and should not be construed as specific medical advice.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If you recently had breast augmetntation and your breast is red and inflamed, then you have to first think that you have an infected implant. You need to be seen by your plastic surgeon to rule this out.

Ramon Robles, MD · Answer

The diagnosis of mastitis may be correct. But you may not be on the right antibiotic.

	At 9 days after your surgery, the main thing that needs to be addressed is an implant infection or a wound infection.

	I recommend you have your Plastic Surgeon evaluate you ASAP , to make sure you don't have a wound or implant infection.

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery!

It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.

Please ensure to get cleared by your doctor before engaging in specific physical activity before the 3 month healing period has ended as the healing stage is crucial for healthy results.

It generally takes around 6 months to a year to see your final results. Your tissues will take time to relax and allow your implants to "Drop and Fluff" settling into place. Should a revision cross your mind, it is best to wait at least 6 months to a year before doing so.

Our tips for recovery following breast augmentation are to wear a supportive sports bra for 3 months post-operative and refrain from lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 3 weeks as we don't want any strain at your incision sites. Make sure to keep the area of your stitches clean by cleansing with hydrogen peroxide daily. Showering is encouraged! But, no sitting in water for 2 weeks following surgery (no baths, hot tubs, pools etc.).

Please note that this response does not substitute patient-doctor relationship. We welcome any and all patients seeking advice to come in for a complimentary consultation available for limited time only.

During the COVID-19, we are offering complimentary online consultations as well as in-office consultation with social distancing and masks. Procedure done in-hospital private surgical facility while taking covid-19 precautions. We utilize UV-light to clean the air of viruses and bacteria during our consultations and surgery. We invite you to come in to discuss your options more thoroughly. Please send us an email at info@drkaraplasticsurgery.com with the subject line: "Attention Meagan" and we will be happy to coordinate your appointment!
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